Collaborative Critical Inquiry Process

Complete each layer of the inquiry as a special interest group. Record one 90-second (approximately) or less comment for each of the first two layers. Every member of the group should reflect and comment on Layer 3.

Inquiry Question: How can we teach literacy and creativity with digital tools?

Layer 1: Theories & Research -- How can we teach literacy and creativity?
What do these theories and research inform our practice? What's the connection of each theory to the teaching of creativity?

Theories include:
Bloom's Revised Taxomy
Creativity
Critical Literacy
Dual Coding
Engagement Theory (See Cris's example posted on Top Ten VoiceThread above)
Multiple Intelligences
Participatory Learning
Reader Response
Social Constructivism

Layer 2: Exploration of Digital Tools and Development of a Tool Kit for Teaching Literacy and Creativity -- How can we use digital tools
to teach literacy and creativity?
Selected Tools According to Special Interests of the Group

Layer 3: Reflections on the Learning of Content and Process -- What will you take back to your classroom about teaching literacy, creativity with digital tools?